Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf (also formatted "LEAF" as a backronym for Leading, Environmentally friendly, Affordable, Family car) is a five-door mid-size hatchback electric car manufactured by Nissan and introduced in Japan and the U.S. in December 2010.

Key characteristics of the LEAF include:
1) Zero-emission power train and platform
2) Affordable pricing
3) Distinctive design
4) Real-world range autonomy – 160km (100 miles)
5) Connected Mobility: Advanced intelligent transportation (IT) system

 

 

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Nissan Leaf Disses Chevy Volt in New Commercial {VIDEO}

CleanTechnica

If you haven't seen this yet, it's a pretty funny video by the folks at Nissan. Of course, the focus of the commercial is that the Nissan Leaf is 100% electric, pure (while the Chevy Volt, it's main competitor, is not). Now, I am far from an expert on ...

 

First electric-car charging stations go online in Seattle

The Seattle Times

By Jessie Van Berkel Heidi Bray, of Olympia, demonstrates how she charges her Nissan Leaf. She got the Leaf a month ago after waiting 13 months. It takes six hours for a complete charge from a totally drained battery. She usually charges it for abut ...

 

Nissan LEAF checks in at Gatwick

Breaking Travel News

Gatwick Airport's CEO, Stewart Wingate, today drove a Nissan LEAF - the first mass-produced, 100% electric family car through North Terminal check-in to mark the airport's new partnership with the innovative vehicle manufacturer. ...